I recently went to Pittsburgh Oral Surgery located on Fort Couch Road, Pittsburgh, PA for a tooth…read moreextraction and consultation regarding possible tooth implant. As far as dental office visits go, my recent visit went really well. Although I have been to Pittsburgh Oral Surgery for prior dental work this was my first visit to their Fort Couch Road office. Normally I go to their Monroeville, PA office, rescheduled my appointment because of work related scheduling problems. Arrived approx. 7:00 AM for an 8:30 AM appointment and was warmly greeted and made to feel "right at home." The person working in the office asked me to update my existing on-file information. I asked if there was a place in the building to get a cup of coffee, she promptly offered to make me a cup; it was very good and appreciated. After returning the paper work a short wait ensued and then a dental assistant escorted me back to the place where the procedure would take place. The room was exceptionally clean with a great view out of a large window; all of the furniture and equipment seemed up-to-date and in a good state of repair. Next, I met Dr. Eric Smiga; he greeted me with a great smile and positive demeanor. He explained the upcoming procedure, reviewed my paperwork and x-ray, examined my tooth, discussed the potential implant, injected some painkiller, made sure I was comfortable and said he would return after a few minutes. In the interim, another person came in to explain costs and insurance terms & conditions; a very transparent and upfront process -- no surprises. Shortly thereafter Dr. Smiga returned for the "main event." He gave me an "insurance" injection of painkiller and proceeded to remove the tooth. Before I knew it, the procedure was complete and the dental assistant was explaining post extraction procedures that should be followed. Someone in the office called my prescription (an antibiotic) into my local pharmacy and I was good to go. Before leaving the office, arranged for a 1-week follow-up appointment with Dr. Smiga at their Monroeville office to make sure everything was healing the way it should. Someone, don't remember whom, suggested taking an over the counter pain pill as a proactive defense against pain when the procedure painkiller wore off. No problem had some Tylenol in the car. After arriving at my car, took a pain pill from my backpack and glanced at my watch before heading off to work -- it was 8:20 AM. I was out of there before my appointment was scheduled to start. Follow-up; took one Extra Strength Tylenol three times 6-hours apart after the extraction and have remained pain free, no issues. Had my follow-up visit this morning -- no problems, everything looks good. I don't think anyone looks forward to going to the dentist, but from beginning to end, Pittsburgh Oral Surgery made this a very positive experience.

Very friendly and warm staff and Dr. Eric Smiga is great. I had an amazing visit and although I was…read morenervous about my extraction, the staff and Dr made me feel very comfortable.

Dr, Bianco is a competent and caring oral surgeon; however his front office staff are dishonest,…read moreincompetent, vindictive and malicious. They should not be working in health care. They caused me a lot of unnecessary grief and expense. A person would be better off going to a competent dentist who also has a competent and honest staff. They are a danger to the patient and undermining trust in the dentist they report to.

Doctor was efficient and personable as was attending nurse. However,…read moreafter I paid the amount due that day and insurance paid their portion, A small $7 balance was outstanding, which I was previously unaware of. Instead of merely requesting payment, I received a snarky comment from their receivables girl, stating they made me aware that day I owed the balance due. I paid what I was told that day and am not a mind reader! Buy yourself a personality and professional business skills, receivables girl!

NEVER GO HERE!!!! I had an appointment to have a tooth extracted. My dentist emailed my. x-ray in…read moreadvance of my visit. Upon arrival, the secretary asked if I brought my x-ray with me. It is 2026. Everything is done digitally. I don't think dentiists even have the ability to print x-rays anymore. The dental assistant took a new x-ray. I had scheduled my appointment with Dr. Dalton, but unbeknownst to me, I got his resident instead. His resident came in and asked me what tooth number he was supposed to extract. He asked if he was supposed to take out my implant. I could not believe that an oral surgeon would look at an x-ray then not be able to discern which tooth to extract then hope that the patient knows! Mind you, the tooth also had a slight wiggle so it should've been clear based on the physical examination as well. I told him that my dentist had emailed my x-rays. He told me that their office loses everything. He next instructed me to reschedule my extraction and go to my dentist office, pick up the x-rays and have my dentist sign it before the next appointment so he knows which tooth to extract. No sir. I wouldn't bring my neighbor's cat here for such a confusing, outdated, unprofessional and upsetting experience that wasted my time as I had taken off work and kept me in a state of pain and infection.

I have been to the Castle Shannon office several times for consultations, extractions, and…read moreimplants. I would rate them 10 out of 10 each time. The office staff is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and patient. They return calls quickly and are always able to answer questions clearly. They let you know exactly how much you will owe for a procedure well before the appointment. I'm sorry I don't remember the name of the anesthesiologist. She explained everything and was very reassuring and friendly. Dr. Cillo is excellent and always takes a lot of time to address concerns. He also provides various options for treatment. This is an excellent practice and I highly recommend them.

I had 3 teeth pulled and the dentist was kind and gentle. I experienced no pain and my recovery was…read morequick! The office staff are amazing! You will love it here. I won't go any where else for extractions!

Having to go to this place for a 3rd I can tell you that they are extremely unorganized. Every time…read moreI go I end up waiting for at least 1 hour. Either they over book or just aren't organized. I am not sure what is what. Either way if I have to have any more work I am not going back here. Ever! People have to work and making them wait for hours is not right

Wow...just blown away by the care. So...let me first say I wasn't a fan...I was actually quite…read moreannoyed, but attempted to stay positive. My son (who is 23...but let's face it mom's...still my cub) had to have his 4 wisdom teeth out. His appointment was supposed to be at 1045, they called him at 10 saying, "so we're behind schedule, we'll need you to come in at 3:30" !!!!!! Without thinking he says ok and calls me; however, while we were on the phone, he was like wait I have to call them back to see if I can eat. He called back and they said "oh...well just be here for 1145". We were finally seen around 1pm, and folks let me just tell ya, this mama has been by her boys side thru every surgery...even sitting bedside in the OR once because she didn't trust the Doogie Howser looking Dr (now you also know how old I am lol!)...and it was rough not knowing what was going on for the 2hrs he was back there. Finally I was called back, and they said he did great, the Dr spoke with me saying his roots were rough, but that my son did great and everything went well. Fast forward to 5 1/2 hrs later...he's STILL bleeding!! Like not just a little, like a lot. We had went thru the small amount of gauze pads they send you home with and a whole box that I picked up!! I finally called the office as they told us to if we had any issues...not expecting what was next. The actual oral surgeon, Dr Khan, called us back via his on-call nurse and then...this is when we became blown away...he said I'll see you in the office in 15mins!!! Wait what?!?! It's now almost 10pm on a Friday night!!! You're going to meet us in the office, not "oh he'll be fine, I'll see him in the morning...do this, this or that"....not "ok take him to the ER"....he said..."I will see you in the office in 15mins!" WOW...just WOW! And then the care he gave my son at the office, and treated him as if he was his own...absolutely priceless. Please give this place a try, and if the front office looks like they're having a rough morning...it has no bearing on the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the nurses...the front office was just overwhelmed and doing the best they could with the emergency events that took place and still trying to make everyone happy around them. I appreciate them all a little more today and a huge THANK YOU shout out to Dr Khan...more Dr's need to follow in his steps!

I just had a horrible experience with this dental office, I wanted to make an appointment for my…read morewife so that she could have a procedure which would cost in the range of 10-20k, before I could even get the appointment,they gave me the third degree because they said my wife had missed her appointments and they would not even see her,until we paid a fee of 100 dollars!! I don't care about paying the 100 dollars,but the way we got the third degree and got scolded like a bunch of deadbeats was terrible by their office manager!! So very bad manners!! There's way too many other qualified doctors,to be treated this way!! Rude nasty person!

Where to begin?! We were visiting family in the area when my wife had a dental emergency. Our…read morefamily recommended we go to their dentist, Dr. Dan Rairigh. Dr. Rairigh's entire staff was courteous and professional, and accommodated our emergency visit. Over three visits in a week's time, Dr. Rairigh expertly corrected a botched procedure from our hometown oral surgeon. He set up a plan to install an implant using some pretty advanced techniques, including a 3D-printed drill guide custom-fit to my wife's teeth. He even took the time to show me the 3D printer in action in his office! (I was even able to get a cleaning during our visit! His hygienist, Laurie, is the best. My teeth felt cleaner than ever, and she was thorough and efficient. She also chatted with me as if we were old friends, calmly distracting me throughout the cleaning. Dr. Rairigh then came in to look at my x-rays and poke around my teeth. I wasn't left waiting in the chair for long at all, and Dr. Rairigh was gentle and informative.) We're setting up our entire family of five with this practice, and cleanings will now be a part of our visits to the area!

I went to Dr. Simona Pautler for rhinoplasty after doing a lot of research online and reading her…read morereviews. Even though I live 1.5 hours away and didn't personally know anyone who had used her for cosmetic surgery, I knew from the very first consultation that she was the surgeon I wanted to trust with my nose. Dr. Pautler is warm, attentive, and truly listens to what you want. I was nervous about getting a nose job, but her confidence and care instantly put me at ease. She exceeded all of my expectations -- my nose is absolutely perfect and exactly what I wanted! Dr. Pautler is a QUEEN. She's so talented that she deserves her own plastic surgery TV show! I couldn't be happier with my decision to choose her and her incredible staff for my rhinoplasty. If you're considering surgery, I cannot recommend her enough! I'd give her 100 stars if I could. Thank you Dr Pautler for giving me my dream nose!

I cannot express enough gratitude to Dr. Simona Pautler and her incredible team for the…read moretransformation they've given me. I recently underwent rhinoplasty, lower lid blepharoplasty and mole removal. And the results have far EXCEEDED my expectations. I never imagined my nose could look this good--elegant, refined, and exactly what I had always hoped for. For the first time in my life, I feel confident with my side profile. I now have the feminine nose and profile I've always dreamed of. Dr. Pautler's bedside manner is EXCEPTIONAL. She is warm, attentive, and truly listens to your concerns and goals. Her approach is rooted in achieving aesthetic symmetry and natural beauty, and she delivers nothing short of EXCELLENCE. She walked me through every step of the procedure with clarity and care, making me feel well informed and at ease throughout the entire process. Dr. Pautler's knowledge and expertise are BEST IN CLASS! She is not only a skilled surgeon, but also a compassionate and genuine human being. Thanks to her, I've let go of long-held insecurities and now feel like the best version of myself. If you are considering any aesthetic or plastic surgery, I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Dr. Simona Pautler. She is a TRUE EXPERT and an ARTIST in her field!